Florida vs. Missouri was not supposed to be much of a game. But just one week after the Gators' devastating loss in the Cocktail Party game, Florida couldn't afford to exhale vs. the Tigers until James Franklin's fourth interception found its way into the arms of Josh Evans in the end zone, preserving the Gators' 14-7 win.

The Gators (8-1, 7-1 SEC) finished conference play on a winning note, but must see Georgia lose one of its final two games to have a chance at playing the the SEC championship game as the East Division champion.

Florida trailed at halftime 7-0, with its offense struggling to move the ball. Its only turnover led to the Tigers’ only points. Mike Gillislee’s fumble in the second quarter was recovered by Missouri at the Gators’ 27-yard line, and the Tigers punched it in six plays later on Kendial Lawrence’s 1-yard touchdown.

But the Gators regrouped and played better in the second half, forcing three of Franklin's four INTs in the second 30 minutes, and getting touchdown runs from Omarious Hines (36 yards) and Gillislee (45 yards) to take the lead.